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The Houston Chronicle declared that my political and energy experience is “tailor-made to represent the district.” (Feb. 26, 2014)

28 years ago I worked on Capitol Hill when Jim Wright was the Speaker and Democrats and Republicans worked together – not always agreeing – but working together to pass legislation and move our Nation forward. Today, after 220 years, that Congress is gone. Today, Congress is stuck in gridlock due to ideological Tea Party members like John Culberson. If you want to get Congress working again, then elect me to represent the 7th District of Texas.

“Houston Can Do Better” with a congressman who will put Houstonians before party politics.

In 2001, Congressional Republicans first introduced the DREAM Act. It was immigration reform that would allow children brought here illegally, who graduate from an American high school, and who have no criminal record to get at the end of the line and...

The Texas Medical Center contains 54 world-class educational and research institutions, and top-tier hospitals employing over 106,000 Houstonians. This translates into $14 billion per year in economic activity. However, its economic future and preeminence...

When you hear Orlando, Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook, Charleston, San Bernardino, Aurora, or Tucson, what comes to mind? This list reminds me of the loss of innocent lives to gun violence. Mass shootings in America are getting worse and more frequent every...

HOUSTON (Sept. 1, 2016) – Congressional District 7 includes the Galleria which has the worst traffic in Texas, and the Katy Freeway, one of Texas’ largest parking lots during rush hours. It’s no coincidence that the District also lacks any light rail...

His experience as a congressional press secretary provides important background on navigating Congress. In fact, it is that experience that drove Cargas to run, hoping to provide a voice of common-sense collegiality to a system now seemingly dominated by tea party extremism. (July 19, 2012)

With over 107,000 votes (and counting) I can fill Michigan stadium, but probably not win this election. @HCDPChair… https://t.co/STsjWmZXAg

“James is honest and hard-working with a strong commitment to public service”

- Former At-Large Council Member Melissa Noriega

“Recently federal research funding has suffered deep cuts, Cargas will work to restore federal research funding”

- Dr. Robert Curl. Nobel Prize in Chemistry

“The district leans Republican, but not so much that a moderate Democrat like Cargas can’t win”

- Washington Monthly

” He does not give up “

- Rep. Alma Allen

“He is the candidate who can win in November against the Republicans and their Tea Party allies and stand up for women in these hostile times”

- Senator Sylvia Garcia

“A much needed voice of reason in Washington DC”

- Gayle Fallon, former President, Houston Federation of Teachers

“Very early on, way before he came to Washington, I worked with James and his family in my district in Michigan as a liaison to the Greek community,His family was very well respected. James was a thoughtful, persistent, fine young man, including the time he was part of my communications group. If elected, I believe he will do a fine job for his constituents.”

- Former Congressman David Bonior (D-MI)

“James has the depth and breadth of experience to serve in the United States Congress”